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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.81, 12,464.93 and 5,053.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.81, 12,464.93 and 5,053.93 is: 6,974.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.81 : 12,464.93 = 5,053.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.81/12,464.93 = 5,053.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.81x = 12,464.93 × 5,053.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.81x = 62,996,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,996,836.72/9,032.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.22

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